Forty-four Percent of Children with Disabilities?!
Forty-four percent of parents of students with cognitive disabilities reported that schools abandoned their child’s legal right to access...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Check the box YES for Assistive Technology!
Assistive technology (AT) is an important consideration for any child with a disability. In addition to the consideration needed at...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 31, 20231 min read
The Author's Chair
As an author, you are expected to use a pencil or other writing implement. TRUE or FALSE? NOT TRUE! The correct answer is FALSE. But...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 29, 20231 min read
A Personal Quest for Accessibility:
COFFEE! Every morning, coffee is a must have. It is part of my morning routine, some of it consumed doing a crossword puzzle, some of it...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Quality Education is Not Only for "Some".
Advocating for inclusion for a child with a disability can be a challenging and complex process, but it is crucial to ensure that your...
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DJ Nicholson
Feb 18, 20232 min read
"Flip the Script" on Scripted Teaching and Reading Skill Gaps
As a teacher, wouldn't you like some autonomy when you're providing instruction? Especially if it's Specially Designed Instruction for...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 28, 20222 min read
"Looking Good" Since 1975...
According to the US government website about IDEA , disability is "a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Is It Really Learning "Loss"? Let's Re-Frame It.
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been hearing the phrase learning loss in regards to children's experiences in school. But does...
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DJ Nicholson
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Teachable Moment: "We Don't Do That Here."
How do we ever decide that a child does not belong at a school? The sad fact is that it still happens all the time. "There is another...
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Want a Confident Child?
Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 12, 20222 min read
"Where is My Child's Teacher?"
In 2019, 44 states reported special education teacher shortages to the federal government. This school year, that number jumped to 48...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 24, 20222 min read
Making a Shift in Definition
I would like to think that the definition of words which are often used to define something negative can be reconsidered. To look at the...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 10, 20221 min read
A, B, C, D, or E for Exceptionality
Brace yourselves... Florida School grades are out... It's always an exciting time to find out your school's grade, right? Is my school...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Ready, Aim, Now What?!?!?...
Well... FIRE at the target, of course! For children that need instructional modifications to access grade level content, it is possible...
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DJ Nicholson
May 27, 20222 min read
Once Upon a Time at the Pool...
"I gave up teaching after three years." Yesterday was the first officially hot day of the summer season in Florida, so off to pool I...
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DJ Nicholson
May 4, 20222 min read
How Would You Like to Be Led?
Traditionally, teaching has been teacher-led. The teacher stands mostly in the front of the room, perhaps in front of a board. Students...
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DJ Nicholson
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Is Child's Play Still a 'Thing'?
With all of the demands, expectations and standards thrown at children, I wonder if this is still an active expression. Growing up, this...
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DJ Nicholson
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Flip It.
NO! Not that kind of flip... Flipped learning. Never heard of it? Flipped learning can be a game changer for children that need more...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Redefining the Word "Pencil"
As someone who truly appreciates a good #2 pencil, the traditional pencil is my tool of choice when I am writing and has been since I was...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 15, 20222 min read
The What, How and Why of Inclusion
You actually do know WHAT to do. As an educator, you know what inclusion is. You can define it and talk about it. You can even say "We...
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